In 2001, Dr. Carson was named by CNN and TIME Magazine as one of the nation's 20 foremost physicians and
scientists. That same year, he was selected by the Library of Congress as one of 89 "Living Legends."

He is also the recipient of the 2006 Spingarn Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the NAACP. In June, 2008, he
was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest civilian honor in the land.

Publications:

Gifted Hands

America the Beautiful, Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great

One Nation, What We All Can Do to Save America's Future

You Have a Brain: A Teen's Guide to THINK BIG

The Big Picture

Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose and Live with Acceptable Risk

One Vote: Make Your Voice Heard

About Dr. Ben Carson

Ben Carson is a reluctant politician. A physician by trade, Carson gained national attention when he spoke at
the National Prayer Breakfast in 2013. As a man who speaks his mind, Carson used the opportunity to talk about a
range of social and fiscal issues, and standing just ten feet from President Barack Obama, he spoke bluntly
about healthcare and what he saw as the dangers of Political Correctness. Many interpreted the remarks to mean
that Carson is conservative and he became a darling in conservative media circles. Carson, however claims not to
be affiliated with any political group, and that makes him even more appealing to a large segment of the
population that is looking for a leader from outside the political realm.

Carson’s political views have been described as traditional and infused with common sense. He has spoken about
his belief in traditional marriage, thinks marriage is between one man and one woman and has been critical of
the theory of evolution. These views have generated criticism from the political left in America, and made him
even more endearing to the right. Carson takes these criticisms in stride and actually views them as sort of a
badge of honor. They hit at the heart of one of his top issues, his attack on political correctness and the
danger he sees in that way of thinking.

As a doctor, Carson has also been an outspoken critic of the Affordable Care Act and has referred to the laws as
the worst thing to occur in the United States since slavery. He is an advocate for a government sponsored health
savings account that allows individuals to save money, pre-tax, to cover their health care needs. He even
advocates that individuals could bequeath these accounts to their family members upon their death.

After announcing his resignation from the Ben Carson campaign, former campaign manager Barry Bennett tells ABC News that the staff changes were revealed in a scheduled call this morning. The main change Carson wanted to make was with his Communications Director Doug Watts, Bennett says.

Dr. Ben Carson defended talking about President Bill Clinton’s past, saying “President Clinton is a previous president. All previous presidents and their administrations are fair game for analysis and comparison.”

ATLANTA — Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Tuesday announced a 16-members foreign policy team that “will help Dr. Carson chart a course for renewed American global leadership in the 21st century” ...

After Armstrong Williams read about one of Ben Carson’s most recent messaging brouhahas — the one where he seemed to compare Syrian refugees with rabid dogs — he decided his friend could use some counsel.

Spartanburg, S.C. — Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson announced the endorsement of fifteen South Carolina "faith leaders" during a press conference here Wednesday evening, a rollout that comes as the campaign struggles to find steady footing after a nose dive in national polls.

we should do nothing because the cost of dealing with global warming is far higher than the potential damage. We should perhaps sign on to some international agreements, but make only minimal financial commitments for now.

Belief in God is what America was founded upon, so religious organizations, or praying in school, does not violate the separation of church and state. Religious institutions should be involved in welfare or education.